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International Women’s Day Gives Us Pause on the Issue of Human Rights

Celebrated as a national holiday in some countries, International Women’s Day sheds light on women’s role in societies around the world – past and present. In addition to the learning opportunities that the event presents, families can attend a celebration in Northampton in order to engage in community-based learning about the importance of women’s voices.

Category: Hilltown Families Tags: celebrate women, human rights, International Women's Day, Women's Rights

Celebration of Speech: Call for Original & Historical Speeches

On March 8, 2014, in honor of International Women’s Day, Women’s Voices Worldwide, Inc. will be hosting our second annual “Celebration of Speech” extravaganza. This event brings together women and girls from the community for a day-long performance of historic speech re-enactments of women from around the globe, contemporary original speeches by local women and girls, featured speeches by community leaders, and musical acts…

Category: Hampshire County, Suggested Activity Tags: International Women's Day, Speeches

Mothers and Daughters Invited to Participate and Create Speeches for International Women’s Day

A Celebration of Speech Women all ages have powerful voices – and lots to say! Women’s perspectives on everything from politics to human rights, sustainability to public education are crucial to sound policy making and cultural change. Historically, women have put up a strong fight in order to make their voices heard – and Women’s Voices Worldwide is celebrating their voices and inviting girls and women to participate. Women, teens and girls… Read More